(Paul Sancya, File/Associated Press)DETROIT — A black pastor’s controversial eulogy at Aretha Franklin’s funeral laid bare before the world what black women say they have experienced for generations: sexism and inequality in their houses of worship every Sunday. For many black women, Williams’ eulogy reopened wounds and sternly reminded them that black churches remain male-dominated institutions, where old-school resistance to women holding leadership roles is still alive. He prefaced part of his eulogy for Aretha Franklin on Aug. 31 by saying “70 percent” of black households are led by black women. He said the roles of women in black church leadership are changing, “but we’ve got to open it up some more.”The Rev. But he said female black preachers have to work twice as hard as male black preachers.

Source: Washington Post September 09, 2018 15:13 UTC